Travel budget and cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) how much does a trip cost?

Manama travel budget

Manama: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Manama

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Manama for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Manama compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Manama in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Manama in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Manama by expense type

Restaurant budget in Manama

Lunch

$ 6.4/person
($ 2.6 to $ 15)

---

67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 16 to $ 40)

---

29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 7/person
($ 6.4 to $ 7.8)

---

35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 16)

---

32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.1/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

---

0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

---

67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

---

83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Manama

1-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 35 to $ 1184)

---

5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 40 to $ 691)

---

1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 43 to $ 652)

---

34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 49 to $ 288)

---

62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 276/night
($ 107 to $ 964)

---

36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 176/month
($ 35 to $ 1184)

---

8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 196/month
($ 59 to $ 968)

---

17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 182/month
($ 50 to $ 975)

---

10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 176/month
($ 35 to $ 1184)

---

20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 306/month
($ 73 to $ 1354)

---

52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Manama

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

---

70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 3.9)

---

60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)

---

47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.6)

---

29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 15)

---

44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

---

55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

---

76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

---

72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

---

55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Manama

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

---

65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.3/km
($ 2.6 to $ 7.8)

---

152% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

---

42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.5
($ 2.6 to $ 9.1)

---

26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 34/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 50)

---

52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Manama

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 13)

---

24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 50/hr
($ 40 to $ 53)

---

136% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Manama

Cigarettes

$ 6.3/pack
($ 5 to $ 6.4)

---

35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 50
($ 27 to $ 79)

---

5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 72
($ 27 to $ 105)

---

69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43